What I Do
I translate rigorous scholarship into practical strategies that help institutions act ethically, inclusively, and compassionately. The main questions I can help with relate to Abrahamic religious traditions, civil rights, civility, and public trust. My work draws on sociology of religion, political theology, and Islamic ethics, with field experience in Muslim-majority and minority contexts.
Who I Work with
- Public sector & state institutions (ministries, municipalities, schools, courts, ombuds offices)
- Civil-society organizations & foundations (advocacy, community development, interfaith bodies)
- Social entrepreneurs & mission-driven firms (product/service design for diverse publics)
- Universities & academic centers (program build-outs, faculty development, editorial work)
Core Services
Why Work with Me
1. Dual depth: sociology + theology.
I combine empirical fieldwork with normative analysis in Islamic political theology and ethics—useful when you need both facts and frameworks. Uppsala University+1
2. Original frameworks.
My “Islam as Method” thesis offers a structured, three-axis approach—framework, engagement, activist strategy—suited to policy, education, and community problem-solving. journal.ifdt.bg.ac.rs+1
3. Peer-reviewed credibility.
Publications span The Muslim World and other venues; work on Salafism, political theology, and Malcolm X studies is widely cited and used in teaching. Google Scholar+1
4. Leadership & advisory roles.
Experience with international boards and university centers, building bridges between scholarship and institutional practice. hcdhf.org
Signature Topics
(for Consulting, Testimony, or Training)
- Islamophobia & anti-discrimination policy; definitions, measurement, and remedies Uppsala University
- Political theology in Muslim contexts; ethics of institutions and public action Uppsala University
- Social movements, Salafism, and civic mobilization—drivers, narratives, and risks Academia
- Muslim civil-rights activism and minority/majority dynamics in Europe and beyond Uppsala University
- Editorial leadership: special issues, review processes, and scholarly standards MDPI
My Method
(Step-by-Step)
- Clarify the question. What decision must be made? What counts as success?
- Map the field. People, power, data, and narratives.
- Interrogate assumptions. Distinguish evidence from ideology.
- Design for dignity. Align options with ethical principles and legal constraints.
- Deliver crisp outputs. Memos, briefs, training assets—readable and actionable .
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.
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